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BG05 ULE

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

187,071 mi
Last recorded187,071 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 ULE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2018 187,071 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 182,386 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 175,203 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Apr 2016 175,199 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 170,552 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 170,549 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 160,311 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 160,311 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 143,974 miles

advise heat shield dropped

advise rear exhaut bracket broke but still supported

advise rear tyres badley stepped on inside edges

Pass 19 Apr 2012 125,104 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

advise rear tyres have lumpey tread inside edge

Fail 19 Apr 2012 125,100 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

advise rear tyres have lumpey tread inside edge

Pass 8 Apr 2011 104,571 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 104,564 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 22 Apr 2010 87,054 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 87,054 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 74,673 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 53,474 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Focus?

Based on 28,316,889 MOT tests across 2,072,617 vehicles.

73.8%
Pass Rate
6,500
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,072,617
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,055,468
Stop lamp not working 415,965
Brake pipe excessively corroded 379,900
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 375,019
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 359,770
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BG05 ULE is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2005 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 74,404 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Focus fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,055,468 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BG05 ULE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 21 years old, this Ford Focus is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG05 ULE registered?

BG05 ULE is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 April 2005.

Is BG05 ULE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG05 ULE shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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